An authentic piece of 1950s automotive advertising, this hand-painted wooden Champion Auto Stores sign is a rare and highly decorative example of mid-century commercial signage.

The sign likely relates to Champion Auto Stores, a former American chain founded in 1955 in South Minneapolis by Robert “Bud” Rose, and also connects to the broader Champion brand, globally renowned for manufacturing spark plugs for over a century and its deep roots in motorsports history.

Crafted from solid wood and hand painted in the 1950s, the sign features classic mid-century colour tones of white, turquoise, and black, offering strong visual impact and genuine period character. With its long, narrow format, it makes an exceptional wall piece for garages, workshops, showrooms, bars, man caves, or industrial-style interiors.

A true collector’s item for enthusiasts of vintage motoring, Americana, and advertising ephemera.

Details

• Brand: Champion Auto Stores

• Era: 1950s

• Origin: USA

• Material: Wood

• Finish: Hand painted

• Colours: White / Turquoise / Black

• Style: Automotive advertising / Americana

Measurements

• Width: 167 cm

• Height: 19.5 cm

• Depth: 2 cm

Why This Piece Works

✔ Genuine 1950s hand-painted signage
✔ Strong automotive & motorsport heritage
✔ Ideal for garages, studios, bars, and retail spaces
✔ Highly decorative long-format wall piece
✔ Collectible vintage Americana